($906+) Amarillo, TX to Gainesville, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Amarillo, TX to Gainesville, FL

Hiring full-service movers from Amarillo, Texas, to Gainesville, Florida, costs between $2,330 and $9,647. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,342-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $244 - $1,624, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Amarillo and Gainesville. For a rough baseline, movers based in Amarillo tend to start around $400 plus $224/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Amarillo to Gainesville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,330 - $5,391
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,883 - $7,072
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,349 - $9,647

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Amarillo to Gainesville.

Specialty moving services from Amarillo, TX to Gainesville, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Amarillo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Gainesville, 83% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Amarillo to Gainesville?

All three below meet the standards set by the Professional Movers Association of Florida, the group most Florida movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Amarillo, TX to Gainesville, FL

Moving containers from Amarillo, Texas, to Gainesville, Florida, cost between $1,297 and $4,912. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Amarillo typically costs about $65/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Amarillo to Gainesville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,297 - $2,623
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,815 - $3,482
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,295 - $4,912

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $61 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $122 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Gainesville, FL, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $568 in Amarillo, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Amarillo to Gainesville?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Amarillo, TX to Gainesville, FL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,342 miles from Amarillo, Texas, to Gainesville, Florida, running $871 - $2,296. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $347 - $396
• Daily insurance: $24/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $16
• Amarillo daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Amarillo to Gainesville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $871 - $1,731
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $961 - $1,902
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,173 - $2,296

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Amarillo, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $568.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $347 - $396 for the 1,342-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $49 and $264, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $122 per night for hotel stops on the 1,342-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $244 - $365.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Amarillo to Gainesville?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Amarillo, TX to Gainesville, FL

For larger DIY moves from Amarillo, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Gainesville, Florida.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,339 and $2,899.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Amarillo to Gainesville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,291 - $2,337
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,339 - $2,899
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,855 - $3,892

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Amarillo, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $568.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $61 - $122 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Amarillo to Gainesville?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Dedicated Express, LLC (4.26/5 stars): Dedicated Express, LLC is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Amarillo, TX vs Gainesville, FL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Gainesville, side by side with Amarillo on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.